In a debate lasting more than an hour, members argued decision-making has become increasingly centralised and public funding for the islands has been cut under the SNP Government. Via: Shetland Islands councillors overwhelmingly vote to probe independence from Scotland
Boris Johnson’s army of Covid marshals will be enforcing social distancing rules on the pavement using their powers of persuasion as they do not have the powers of arrest. Via: Boris Johnson's Covid marshals will enforce pavement rules
The oldest snake in captivity – known only as 361003 – hasn’t been near a male python for two decadesExperts at a US zoo are trying to figure out how a 62-year-old ball python laid seven eggs despite not being near a male python for at least two decades.Three of Read more
Houston Texans stay in locker room for national anthemStart of season comes after wave of anti-racism protestsThe NFL season on Thursday night got off to a dismal start, and exposed the pernicious sentiments of many in America, when some fans jeered what the league described as “a moment of silence Read more
<p>The appointment of Lindsay Hoyle was designed to ease tension in the Commons, but he’s nobody’s poodle, says Sean O’Grady</p> Via: Is Bercow’s replacement as speaker a cause for concern for ministers?
<p>‘This appalling vandalism is completely unacceptable’, London mayor says of statue defacing</p> Via: Extinction Rebellion: 10 days of demonstrations end with topless protests and arrest over Churchill graffiti
<p>Shelter warns the measure may not protect people served notice before August, who face eviction when the government’s ban ends this month</p> Via: Government announces Christmas ‘truce’ on evictions for renters in England and Wales
A North Yorkshire pub has banned all customers under the age of 25 after young people were blamed for spreading Covid-19. Via: 'All I want to do is keep people safe': Yorkshire pub bans people under 25 amid concerns over rising coronavirus rates
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is preparing to update the ‘red’ list of locations from where arrivals face 14 days of self-isolation. Via: Will Portugal and Denmark be next on the quarantine list?
Yasharth Singh, 7, who has been dubbed a real life Spider-Man, uses his arms and legs to slowly climb to the top of a 10ft wall at his family home in Uttar Pradesh, India, without the aid of a harness. Via: Marvel at that! Barefoot 'Spider-boy', aged 7, effortlessly scales Read more